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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1895
Page
1
The session reports Senate action favoring a constitutional convention and an irrigation bill, while House committees debate railroad measures. The Kansas Senate discusses graft risk, witness fees, and public welfare bills as sections of the state budget and education funding receive attention, amid partisan tensions.
The president informs Congress that sixty-five million dollars in new bonds will be issued to purchase gold, with at least half the gold sourced abroad, to bolster the treasury reserve beyond one hundred million dollars. It notes a choice between four percent coin bonds and gold payable bonds, aiming to lower interest costs and reinforce national credit.
Four hours of snow in Tamra Florida toppled palm and orange trees, halting growth and damaging trucks and fruit farms as temperatures plunged to 24 degrees above zero. The outbreak marks a rare event in the region with fruit crops at risk and crews assessing losses.
The current report on Chief Justice Horton of Kanais as likely successor to Senator Thurston as general attorney of the Union Pacific is not credited here. Judge W. R. Kelly, longtime Overland attorney general in Nebraska, is regarded as the logical candidate and expected to fill Thurston's role.
Terrific blizzard in New York overtaxes transit as elevated trains crowd gates fail and crowds spill onto platforms. Ferry boats paused with many snowbound. Jersey Central service blocked. one ferry carried a single woman at 8:55 this morning after previously carrying 2,500 passengers.
In Carcaco on February 8 the Debs trial counsel on both sides acknowledged a strong likelihood of a mistrial. Junges Grosscup pressed again to determine if George M Pullman knowingly evaded service of the defense’s subpoena before court adjourned.
Caroline Hamilton, prima donna of the Bustonians, files for absolute divorce from Charles Edward Hamilton. Formerly a San Francisco church choir singer, she seeks dissolution of marriage in New York court.
Testimony before senate committees reveals Sheriff Burch inel’s office received about 25,000 dollars annually through illegal and exorbitant bills. The disclosure shocks the city as a Kinetoscope craze grips attention, described as a pleasing and fashionable spectacle.
A Maine dispatch reports a catastrophic tidal surge in Bengor and nearby areas on February 8. Over 100 buildings including 22 houses and shops were washed away from Ferry to Bakera and Cape Breton reports cite widespread destruction along the coast. No lives are confirmed lost as of early reports.
A historic blizzard like the 1883 event grips the area with heavy snowdrifts and frigid temps. The thermometer fell to one degree below zero in Sam Streets, Erie eight below, Clearfield 14, Balmont 9, Williamsport 6 below. Rail service on the Philadelphia Reading and Baltimore & Ohio is delayed by two to six hours.
Fire broke out early morning at the Home for Friendless Women near Scoville avenue and Putorm street. The building was nearly destroyed but firefighters saved all inmates including many bedridden residents, averting a Deaconesses Home horror.
Reports from Hastings Nebraska say a southeastern county family died of exposure during a blizzard. The father reportedly left to fetch provisions in Junina and was overtaken by the storm, freezing to death, with his family perishing while he was away.
Gen Ruger will fill the vacancy created by Maj Gen Schofield advancing to lieutenant general. The nomination comes today to mark the transfer of command duties. Also reported is a Senate move to issue 1.25 billion in gold bonds over 10 to 25 years. Weather notes from Kentucky report 15 degrees below zero and northwest gale conditions. Marshall's military band announces its tenth annual concert at Hamilton Hall on February 20 with guest performers.
News from New York February 8 reports La Gascogne and other ocean steamers still missing or unseen as a violent gale rages off Sandy Hook. Teutonic behind schedule, Rhynland not reported, and Pilgrim bound for New York remains unlocated. Winds reach about 70 miles per hour, limiting visibility and preventing coastwise approach.
A Shawnee County man A A McCaslin died at his home at 1125 Monrogear this morning from neuralgia of the heart. He had been ill for years but felt well earlier. He fell after feeding his horse and was found by Mrs McCaslin. He was about 70 years old and lived in the county for thirty years. Surviving children and relatives are listed, with funeral arrangements not yet made.
The mayor consented to pay James McCabe and Henry Engell of the city engineer department after discharge. Council and mayor had disputed whether pay should cover the full month. At Monday’s council meeting both claims were allowed and warrants for $15 each were signed, granting the men their wages.
Frank P Zimmerman owner of a meat market on East Fourth Street near Quincy was arrested by Officers Brassman and Low on the chief’s orders for illegally selling intoxicating liquor. Police say he sold liquor openly over the counter. Three and a half barrels of full bottles labeled hop tea were tied up and a half barrel of a whitish substance was found.
Lieutenant Governor Troutman named Senators Milton Brown of Garden City Dillard of Fort Scott and Carpenter of Neosho to represent the Senate on the committee to investigate the permanent school fund investments. The work begins after adjournment amid heavy duties. Marshall's band concert at Hamilton on the 20th promises to be outstanding. Call 153 to arrange wagon delivery for Torecas Steau Lauspar.
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